We enjoyed our time at Walking On Sunshine!! Our family of 5 (ranging from ages 5-38) had plenty to keep us entertained at the house and in the area. The house was clean and well kept, well stocked, and had good customer service.
The day before we were leaving there was a ROACH on the kitchen counter!! Really disgusting and freaked us out!! I called the next morning to complain and they said it was no big deal they were common in FL. They wanted to have pest control come and spray while we were in the house but we didnât want to breathe that stuff in so told them to come the next day after we check out! Otherwise, it was a beautiful rental! I would just ask about roaches if you want to book it.
This home was spacious enough for our family of 5 to enjoy each other and to have our own privacy. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals. Having two tvâs and living areas downstairs was ideal for having young children. I rated cleanliness with a 4/5 because there was dog feces and empty beer cans and juice boxes on the pool deck when we arrived. The pool chairs were not organized and it was if the pool deck hadnât been touched. We did not bring our dogs, so Iâm sure it wasnât from us. Most of the chairs on the front porch were broken, but aside from that, the interior of the home was well kept. The location to the beach was great but we did rent a golf cart to make it easier for transport out items. This home is just two houses from a 4 way stop sign, so you can hear traffic from the master bedroom early in the morning. If youâre a heavy sleeper, no worries, but it bothered me. Blackout curtains in the master would be great. All in all, we would stay again!
Upon arrival there were roaches in the kitchen coming out of the kitchen light fixture, huge dog poop on the pool deck after it clearly states on the contract no dogs allowed on pool deck as it is against the Florida health department code, there is no way this property was properly cleaned between guests and so much more wrong with this property. Even all of the vents for ac were dirty and rusted. This house can use a lot of TLC. I would not recommend working with VRBO their customer service was horrible dealing with this as feces and roaches with children is definitely a health and safety issue. The management company that runs the property did work with us eventually so we can leave early but it took a while to get them to agree (hours on the phone from 7 pm until 10 am the next day) they also eventually reimbursed us partially and they only gaVe a partial reimbursement a few weeks later.
the property was a good location..
the house interior and furniture needs updating.
the lighting inside is lacking in several areas, such as over the dining area there is no light.
there was no DVD player in the whole house so we had to have the maintenance person install one.
the TVs are hung high on the wall so your neck hurts after watching them..of course, if your used to this then its not an issue
the beds are old, so your back is going to hurt every morning.
the overall condition of the house is basically aged 1999/2000 style.
communication with the manager is difficult..they have to get back to you, its usually a day turn around...
the only good thing is you can bring your dogs, and we were going to but at the last minute we got a sitter.. so the house was no longer relevant so
for the price, i will look for another house in 2022
This house is in a great location if you donât want to pay waterfront prices. Itâs a 3 block walk to the beach. Iâm giving 4 stars instead of 5 because it could really use a deep cleaning and some routine maintenance. There is some mold on the ceilings in the master bath and closet. There is also a rug in the front family room that has a curled edge. I tripped over it many times. Fortunately, I didnât actually fall and smack my head on the heavy wooden coffee table. The pool was absolutely fantastic. We had a great vacation and enjoyed our stay.
We loved staying at this house! The house was amazing, roomy and clean. The pool was great! The walk to the beach was enjoyable. We had an issue with the screen door while there and it was promptly fixed. I could not ask for better service or better place to stay!
Close to the beach, dogs allowed, clean, close to shops, perfect house to relax and recharge. Pool not heated just an FYI. Semi fenced in yard perfect for our four legged family members. We had a great stay and are hoping to stay again next time we are in Destin!
Property was clean. Location is 3 blocks from beach and 3 blocks from shopping and movie theater. Lots of restaurants close by. The pool is the perfect size. I stayed for a month. I had one issue with the toilet and it was handled immediately. Bikes are provided and there are nice bike paths along the scenic drive. I felt very safe in the neighborhood even when I was there as a woman alone. I met the owner and he was very kind and even left me a small souvenir.
The house was very nice. Could be cleaner (the floors and small rugs ) they needed cleaned and floors just needed washed with some water with cleaner. The hot water needs a plumber to fix it has faucets bleeding over which made the master bathroom hot water hard to get because it would bleed to another faucet. We have owned a plumbing company so knew the problem but need to track which faucet is causing the problem. The place was very roomy for a party of five and easy to leave. Yes we would stay there again providing they fixed the hot water problem in master bathroom. I like things clean and think your cleaners could do a better job. Especially dog hair under sofas.
The property was a great place to spend a month, location was wonderful for access to both the beach and shopping.
Any issues which arose during our stay were immediately attended to.
The welcome basket was much appreciated!
Sunshine was perfect for my family and 2 four legged furry friends. Short walk to the public beach and there is an outside shower to rinse off the salt water. Thereâs enough yard space for my dogs to sunbathe in a private fenced backyard. The pool looked bigger in the pix but was perfect for a family of six. House is away from major traffic but close enough to the main artery and restaurants . 20 minute drive to Ft Walton Beach, Marinaâs and Destin Harbor Boardwalk. 10-15 minute drive to Village of Baytowne Wharf. My only complaint was the shower heads in the master bathroom didnât work and the inner shower curtain had mildew. All the bathrooms were stock with more than enough towels and extra blankets. The photos advertised is exactly what you get. Nicely decorated and very spacious. The enclosed porch was nice to eat evening dinners without worrying about flying raisins aka flies.
Great single family home in a quiet neighborhood. Less than a 5 minute walk to the beach. Less than a 10 minute walk to Destin Commons. Home feels like a home, not a vacation rental. We had 2 adults and 3 kids (12, 8, and 4) and the home was a prefect size.
Newman-Dailey has been welcoming guests to the beach for nearly 40 years. We are a family owned business specializing in vacation rentals, real estate sales and management in Destin and South Walton, Florida. Our caring team is made up of locals who enjoy helping guests plan the perfect beach vacation for any size group or occasion.
Known for its adorable beach cottages in a rainbow of pastels, this portion of Destin is probably the most sought-after location in Okaloosa County. Crystal Beach is also home to the Destin Commons, an outdoor shopping center with restaurants, boutique shops, a movie theater, bowling alley, and Bass Pro Shops. There are also annual events happening there like the Smoke on the Coast BBQ Festival and Holiday Happenings.
We provide 24-hour support by phone, ensuring guests can reach someone day or night if an issue arises. Newman-Dailey also provides seasonal extras, including one adult pass daily to local activities and attractions, and discounts to area businesses. When you stay with Newman-Dailey, youâre treated like family.